Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bradenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bradenton rent stands today

    Bradenton, FL rent slipped 1.7% year over year to a current median of $2,237/month. Renters are paying $85 less per month than last year, while month over month rent cooled 1.9%.

  • Bradenton runs 15.9% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 222 rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,099/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,992/month, while larger 3-bed and 4+ bed units reach $2,800 and $3,300/month respectively. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available in Bradenton, FL.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median of $2,825/month compared to apartments at $1,603/month, with houses making up 46% of total rentals. This property-type spread shows the variation in rental costs across Bradenton.

Median rent

Median rent in Bradenton

$2,237/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,237 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $307 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bradenton

222

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bradenton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bradenton, FL

Average rent prices in Bradenton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bradenton, FL

Rent prices in Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bradenton is $1,603, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Bradenton run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,789.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$1,349

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,992

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,300

13%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,992

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bradenton, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bradenton and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bradenton

Median rent price$2,237
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bradenton, FL is 11% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Cost of living in Bradenton, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health9% lower
HousingNo difference
Transportation2% higher
Utilities14% lower

Discover rentals in Bradenton, FL

Oaks at Lakeside - Photo 1 of 1

23m ago

8.8

Very good

Oaks at Lakeside

5260 34th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$493–$1,895

Apartment for rent

1115 Mango Manor 1115 B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

Mango Manor 1115 B

1115 Mango Manor 1115 B, Bradenton, FL 34205

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1419 26th Avenue W Studio 1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bradenton, FL

1419 26th Avenue W Studio 1, Bradenton, FL 34205

1 bed

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

1419 1419 26th Avenue W Studio 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bradenton, FL

1419 1419 26th Avenue W Studio 2 #2, Bradenton, FL 34205

1 bed

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bradenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Bradenton rental market.

How much is rent in Bradenton?

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,237 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bradenton?

Average rent prices in Bradenton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bradenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bradenton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $307 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bradenton?

To comfortably afford rent in Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bradenton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bradenton average around $1,450/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,020/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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